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Amputee Football: Kano Pillars, Phoenix FC Set Up Thrilling Final

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Defending champions Kano Pillars and Lagos-based Phoenix FC have booked their places in the grand finale of the 2025 Nigeria Amputee Football Championship. This followed dominant semifinal displays that thrilled fans and showcased the very best of amputee football talent in the country. The weeklong championship — a celebration of resilience, skill, and inclusion — brought together some of Nigeria’s finest amputee footballers in a fiercely contested display of sportsmanship and determination. Beyond the national pride at […]

October 17, 2025 2

Business

CBN, Bank of Angola Sign MoU on Technical Cooperation

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for bilateral technical cooperation. The agreement signed on Thursday, on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington DC is In an effort to enhance bilateral cooperation and technical exchange. The agreement, which was signed by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and his counterpart from the Central Bank of Angola, Manuel Antonio […]

October 17, 2025

Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman celebrates 60th birthday in Abuja with dignitaries and book launches on governance and leadership.

Features

Tributes as NILDS DG Prof Abubakar Sulaiman Marks 60th Birthday

By Chinedu Echianu It was a day of celebration, reflection, and admiration in Abuja as Nigeria’s political elite, royal fathers, and academic giants converged to honour the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, on his 60th birthday. The high-profile event was more than a birthday party, it was a celebration of leadership, scholarship, and national service. Guests applauded the NILDS boss for his visionary leadership and contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s […]

October 17, 2025

Business

SEC, SMEDAN Partner to Boost SME Access to Long-Term Capital

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance access to long-term financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Nigerian capital market. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, seeks to create alternative funding sources for over 40 million registered micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The move is expected to help drive job creation, boost […]

October 17, 2025

Features

Picture Story: National Leaders Hail NILDS DG Prof Sulaiman at 60

By Julian Osamoto It was a day of tributes, reflection, and celebration in Abuja as dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered to honour Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), on his 60th birthday. The event went beyond personal accolades, to a national conversation on leadership, governance, and institutional reform. Two new books authored by Professor Sulaiman were unveiled, spotlighting his transformational leadership and lifelong commitment to democratic development and good governance […]

October 17, 2025

Business

SEC, SMEDAN Partner to Boost SME Access to Long-Term Capital

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance access to long-term financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Nigerian capital market. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, seeks to create alternative funding sources for over 40 million registered micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The move is expected to help drive job creation, boost […]

October 17, 2025

Local News

Tinubu Hails NILDS DG, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, at 60

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, on his 60th birthday. In a message released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Professor Sulaiman for his long and distinguished career in academia and public service. President Tinubu highlighted the NILDS DG’s notable contributions as a former Minister of National Planning, Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission, […]

October 17, 2025

Agriculture

WFD 2025: Nigeria Advocate Stronger Support for Farmers, Youth

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Food Day 2025, government leaders and agricultural stakeholders have renewed calls for greater investment in food production. They also called for youth participation in agriculture, and practical action to address climate and infrastructure challenges threatening food security. Held at Pasali UBE Primary School, Kuje Area Council, this year’s celebration echoed the global theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” highlighting the need for collaboration […]

October 15, 2025

Local News

Edo Governor Okpebholo Inaugurates Ecological Commission to Tackle Flooding

By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated Ecological Funding and Management Commission, to develope sustainable solutions to flooding, erosion, and other threats. The swearing-in, held on Tuesday in Benin City, saw Barrister Blessing Agbomhere officially assume office as Chairman of the Commission, alongside Hon. Felix Ibhade (Executive Director, Projects) Others are Ivie Uwaifo (Executive Director, Administration). Khadija Yusuf (Executive Director, Finance) and 21 other commissioners and agency officers. Governor Okpebholo described the move as part of […]

October 15, 2025